Senior CAD Technician

An exciting opportunity for a rail bias Senior CAD Technician to join an established and busy in house design team specialising in civil engineering projects in the rail sector.

Business Unit

Having secured a number of long term Frameworks with key clients AmcoGiffen are further expanding our in-house Civil & Structural Design team. We have a number of positions available at various levels for design professionals who are committed to delivering the optimum design solution building on their experience and furthering their professional development.

The in-house design team consists of specialists designers responsible for design engineering on a variety of civils rail and engineering project including CP6 asset management frameworks Infrastructure projects and tendered rail / civils schemes.

Projects can typically include bridge re-construction/replacement upgrades and refurbishments station work (platforms etc.) access for all schemes structures including bridges tunnels and footbridges.

The Role

Building on the success of the recently formed inhouse Design department AmcoGiffen are

further expanding the team and now have a number of vacancies at various levels within the

department. We are seeking a Senior CAD Technician for the Inhouse Design Team to further support AmcoGiffen in undertaking both Permanent Works Design across several long term Frameworks that we have secured with a number of major Clients.

The Senior CAD Technician has responsibility for the development of technical drawings in addition to programme & budgetary control SHEQ considerations and the coaching and mentoring of colleagues.

Your day to day role will include:

• Show initiative and put forward solutions / details and highlight any observed non-compliances with CDM Regulations.
• Work in accordance with the appropriate CAD standard.
• Challenge the brief and propose alternatives enabling innovative development of

unambiguous high quality solutions in an appropriate format.

• Assist with site inspections / surveys as required in order to inform the development of

drawings and details.

• Interpret instructions from the Designer regarding the technical production of engineering

drawings and schedules to current CoP standards and best practice.

• Translate standard and proprietary manufacturers details onto working drawings.
• Ensure that drawings produced comply with the relevant business quality standards.
• Ensure the dimensional accuracy and compliance with available drawings and specifications

of information issued.

• Raise items relevant to the Designers Risk Assessment and Decision Log as appropriate.
• Prepare design data for issue e.g. printing drawings documents and calculations.
• Clearly communicate requirements with other team members ensuring appropriate

documentation is completed.

• Liaise with the AmcoGiffen Project Delivery staff in order to agree or record working details.
• Work to the principles of BIM where this has been determined as the method of project

delivery expanded further below.

• Assist change and assist with the development of more efficient processes and CAD tools to

assist the efficient delivery of engineering services.

Requirements

• Academic Qualifications: HND Level or equivalent in an appropriate Engineering Qualification.
• Professional Qualifications: Progressing to Membership of a relevant Professional Body e.g. EngTech.
• Level / Type of Experience: Signifiant experience in the draughting of Civil Engineering solutions.
• Experience in rail bridges earthworks drainage and highways interfaces with related experience of working with AmcoGiffens key Clients including Network Rail Transport for London Environment Agency and Canal & River Trust.

Desired:

• Good spatial awareness and problem solving skills.
• Good literacy and mathematical skills.
• City & Guilds or equivalent CAD related course qualification.

In return

• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Generous Employee referral scheme
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Consistent learning opportunities
• A safe place to work
• Employee forums that provide a platform for having your voice heard

Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager